A 3rd rate ship, as defined by the British rating system, was a ship of the line which mounted between 64-80 guns. Usually, this would mean two gun decks. Despite their relative size and power com...
Many colonies established early in the century brought over men armed with pikes. These are primarily to defend against attack from other European forces who could employ cavalry against them.
Many sailing crews are made up of diverse groups of people. Sailors from every coastal corner of Europe can be found aboard everything from merchantmen, to naval warships.
Many soldiers, especially in early years, in the American and West Indian colonies are often mercenaries hired to protect the interest of trade companies. Others, such as those of the Portuguese T...
For the French and English sailors who traversed the Windward Passage or the North Cuban coast, there was one name which inspired fear like no other: Juan Corso. The infamous corsair was notorious...
he tribes of the Darien were some of the most feared in all the Spanish Main, and of all their chiefs there was none regarded as highly as King Golden Cap. He actively contested the Spanish, whom ...
The hardy Frenchmen of Canada are among the toughest militiamen to be found on the American continent. Though not quite as well-traveled as the Coureur de Bois, they are still rugged woodsmen who ...
Frigates
Frigates were perhaps the hardest-worked of warship types during the Age of Sail. A small warship with a perfect balance of speed, armament and resilience that made it one of the perfect...
The Santisima Trinidad (officially named Nuestra Señora de la SantÃsima Trinidad) was a Spanish first-rate ship of the line. At launch in 1769, she had 112 guns, though this number gradually incre...
First-rate ships of the line are the ultimate vessel in Black Seas. These ships pack a tremendous punch and can take quite the pummelling. Any enemy unfortunate enough to be caught in the broadside...
This box set outfits you with three Spanish Navy Third-Rate-Ships-of-the-line. Building upon the superb third rate plastic sprues, the box contains additional metal components to make the followin...
The Spanish Navy was beset by mixed fortunes in the Age of Sail, achieving great victories and major defeats in an interesting balance. Particularly during the Napoleonic era, Spanish allegiances ...
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